Del. Briana Sewell

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors firefighters with 25 years of service in Prince William County. It directly recognizes specific employees of the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue who have completed a quarter-century of dedicated service. The bill has no policy changes or financial impact - it is purely a ceremonial commendation passed by the House with a voice vote.

Maddy summaryHR 600 is a ceremonial resolution commending 35-year members of the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue for their long-term service. It formally recognizes these individuals through a non-binding House resolution, with no policy changes or financial impact. The bill was passed by the House via voice vote on February 10, 2025, and is now pending further legislative steps. This type of resolution does not alter laws or affect any specific policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 567) that formally commends the Greater Rappahannock Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, a Virginia-based community organization. The bill expresses congressional recognition of the chapter's community service and contributions in the Rappahannock area. It has no binding legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. As a procedural resolution, it does not impact laws, regulations, or directly affect any individuals or entities beyond the stated commendation.

Maddy summaryHR 603 is a ceremonial resolution commending firefighters from Prince William County who have completed 30 years of service with the Department of Fire and Rescue. It formally recognizes these individuals' long-term dedication through a symbolic gesture from the Virginia House of Delegates. The bill has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely offers formal acknowledgment. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects eligible firefighters but does not alter any laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends firefighters in Prince William County who have completed 20 years of service with the Department of Fire and Rescue. It serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition for these individuals' long-term dedication, without creating new policies, funding, or legal obligations. The bill specifically honors eligible department members through a formal expression of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 637) formally commends Mizuno Japanese Restaurant for its contributions to the community. It is a ceremonial House resolution, not a policy measure, and does not impose any legal requirements or affect specific groups. The resolution passed the House unanimously by voice vote on March 28, 2025, as part of routine recognition of local businesses. It has no substantive policy impact beyond expressing official appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HJ 736) is a ceremonial resolution commending the Northern Virginia Veterinary Medical Association for its service to the community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a formal expression of appreciation from the Virginia General Assembly directed solely at the named organization. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2025.

Maddy summaryHJ 684 is a commemorative resolution honoring Loudoun County residents who were among the passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which crashed in 2023. It formally recognizes and celebrates the lives of these community members without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution passed both the House and Senate in February 2025 and was signed into law. This is a symbolic gesture, not a substantive legislative measure.

Virginia Health Benefit Exchange; special enrollment period for pregnancy. Requires the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange to establish by January 1, 2026, a special enrollment period for a pregnant qualified individual to enroll in a qualified health plan at any time after the commencement of the pregnancy.

Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; right to vote; persons not entitled to vote. Provides that every person who meets the qualifications of voters set forth in the Constitution of Virginia shall have the fundamental right to vote in the Commonwealth and that such right shall not be abridged by law, except for persons who have been convicted of a felony and persons who have been adjudicated to lack the capacity to understand the act of voting. A person who has been convicted of a felony shall not be entitled to vote during any period of incarceration for such felony conviction, but upon release from incarceration for that felony conviction and without further action required of him, such person shall be invested with all political rights, including the right to vote. Currently, in order to be qualified to vote a person convicted of a felony must have his civil rights restored by the Governor or other appropriate authority. The amendment also provides that a person adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction as lacking the capacity to understand the act of voting shall not be entitled to vote during this period of incapacity until his capacity has been reestablished as prescribed by law. Currently, the Constitution of Virginia provides that a person who has been adjudicated to be mentally incompetent is not qualified to vote until his competency is reestablished.